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How to turn local talent into the next wave of Maine entrepreneurs
Updated: May 8, 2025Maine has built a surprisingly robust startup support system — but too few people know where to begin.
Updated: May 8, 2025
On the Record: Keeping services ‘affordable, competitive and relevant’ for Maine entrepreneurs
Updated: May 5, 2025As executive director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs for close to a decade, Tom Rainey has a front-row seat to the state’s startup scene.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Portland startup gets FDA approval for hospital bassinet-pad innovation
Updated: April 22, 2025Prapela Inc., currently staffed by two employees, aims to add 25 hires by the end of 2027 and employ more than 50 by 2030.
Updated: April 22, 2025
From legends to Lady Gaga: World’s first digital lobster museum is a love letter to Maine
Updated: April 16, 2025The Maine Lobster Museum, set to open its digital doors on May 8, will offer visitors a virtual tour of all things lobster from biology to culinary traditions and Lady Gaga’s famous bejeweled headpiece.
Updated: April 16, 2025
From coffee talk to pitch-deck improv: Startup Maine gears up for packed event in May
Updated: April 14, 2025Startup Maine Week is scheduled to take place from May 19-22 in Portland.
Updated: April 14, 2025-
On the Record: Fostering entrepreneurship at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland
Updated: April 7, 2025Chris Torina, director of entrepreneurship at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, defines entrepreneurship as the ability to see opportunity where others don’t.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Made in Maine: Axe maker in South Portland carves out a niche
Updated: April 7, 2025Mainebiz visits Brant & Cochran LLC, founded in 2015 by brothers Mark and Steve Ferguson with business partner Barry Worthing to make and restore hand-crafted axes.
Updated: April 7, 2025
How a ship’s cook launched a startup making traditional Asian foods
March 18, 2025Enrolled in this year’s Top Gun competition, Belfast-based Red Kettle Foods makes traditional kimchi and other products.
March 18, 2025
Founder of Cape Elizabeth blanket business remembered for her grit and optimism
March 18, 2025Beth Haller LaSala, founder of ChappyWrap, moved to Maine in 2020.
March 18, 2025
Maine small businesses honored by SBA for going the extra mile
Updated: March 17, 2025Winners of this year's US. small Business Administration Maine District Awards represent a broad range of industries from mushroom growing to child care.
Updated: March 17, 2025
5 years after COVID, here's how business in Maine has changed
March 11, 2025Five years ago, when the first positive case of coronavirus was confirmed in Maine, business would be forever changed for companies from food vendors to manufacturers.
March 11, 2025
On the Record: Owner of three Maine restaurants ‘always open to new business opportunities’
Updated: March 10, 2025Krista Cole, who grew up in East Millinocket, is the sole owner and operations director of Sur Lie in Portland and Gather in Yarmouth and co-owner of Catface Cafe in Biddeford.
Updated: March 10, 2025
Travel, marinade and tech firms among 12 startups in Dirigo Labs cohort
March 3, 2025The curriculum includes fundraising education that aims to equip founders with skills to access capital and scale their businesses.
March 3, 2025
How to build a startup in Maine, from concept to capital
Updated: March 3, 2025Even the simplest business concept can grow into a profitable venture with the right effort and execution.
Updated: March 3, 2025Maine small business centers helped 2,200 clients in 2024
Updated: February 21, 2025In 2024, advisors logged nearly 8,800 hours helping clients start 132 new businesses and access $34 million in funding.
Updated: February 21, 2025-
Green and growing: 3 startups powering Maine’s eco-economy
Updated: February 24, 2025Among Maine startups out to conquer the green economy, here are three worth keeping tabs on.
Updated: February 24, 2025
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